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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Mr.. Nicholas NJ. Bell, the superin-
tendent of the foreign mails, i'll his
annual report says that the weights of
the mails conveyed from the United
States to for eign countries during the
year show an increase in the trans
Atlantic mails of 1888 per cent. of
letters and 1886 per cent. of other ar
iicles. The mails for the Central and
South American countries show an
even more gratifying increase-19.21
per cent. of letters and 20.4S per cent.
of other articles mainly from the central
and northern tier of South American
states. In the case OF Venezuela the
increase was 236 per cent. The Cen
trail American states show an increase
of Sc per cent. the greater part of the
correspondence exchanged being conf
mercial in its character, because of in
creased business relations with them.
The cost of the foreign mail service
during the year was S437 ,447, of which
1929 ,036 was compensation for sea
conveyance, an increase of SS7 447. In
order to secure a more efficient mai
| service TO Central and South America,
| he suggests a system of premiums and
| penalties aside from the regular sched'
| ule OF compensation.SS
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Mr.. Depew in his partially happy
post-prandial speech the other day
when Mr.. Chamberlain was the guest,
reflected in a mild and gentle way upon
the democratic party because it was
opposed to subsidies for ocean steam
ship lines. The principal reason for
this opposition lies in a principle. The
democratic party believes in the least
possible government consistent with
the safety OF the liberty, life and prop
erty of the citizen. Out of this princi-
pie grows the antipathy to subsidies,
which inevitably lead 10 iavoritism
and fraud. MIR. Depew, beside beng
a prominent republican candidate for
president, is the president of a railway,
corporation, and naturally enough
would be upon the side of large snbsi-
dies for transportation companies. The
people on the other hand do not APP
prove of them. The word subsidy
Itself is obnoxious to them. What VIZ
need to restore American prestige upon
the high seas is to. remove the anti
by Mr.. Depew's party in its presen
navigation laws. American energy
pluck aud capital will accomplish I'll
rest.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
TAXABLE VALUES.
Received From the state
Auditor From all Counties
in II state.

The state auditor has received returns
from all The counties in the state, reia-
tive TO the value of personal property
and real estate tor the taxes OF 1857. The
slight increase is due to the fact that real
estate was not assessed, and the only changes
made in this class of property We're made by
local boards OF equalization. The returns EN-
brace all taxable property. except such as is
subject to license and ad valOrem tax. The
total value of real and personal property for
this years taxes foot up S70l sos SOB; the rail-
road property, $45 $50 .625; telegraph, S665, FOL
bridge, So, 500, 600. which makes u grand total
OF s75l .354, s29. The ihcrease.in real estate and
personal property oyer last year is 81 ,S72. 257.
The increase in railroad. bridges and telegraph
properly is 81 ,lOl 3s2. which makes a total in
crease in all taxable property of So 1871 $40.
Below will be found u list of the counties,
with their total valuation OF pers onal property
and rool estafe.-
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
Assessors Notice.

All persons with whom assessment lists
have been left are requested 10 return them
without delay to my Office in Lexington,
properly filled out and qualified to. .SDeciat
atentlcn as cakLed to section 5000 IF the RsUiS-
ed Lars. All the lists are now needed at
this office preparatory TO making up the tax
books. III Il. SANTMEYER,
nov38 Assessor.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

A semi-olhcial dispatch from St.
Petersburg, pretty much everything
from Russia is that, however, as the
press is under censorship, tells us that
sit is not considered in political circles
here that the interview between the
car and Prince Bismarck at Berlin will
lead to a modification of the policy OF
either Russia or Germany. 1t is be-
lieved though that it may contribute to
the maintenance and strengthening OF
the frienship of the two empires, pro-
vided both respect actual political in
dependence and both are DESTROYS to
maintain peace" Ii these sixty-five
words are not artistically arranged for
what T~alleyrand used to say was the
purpose of speech, to conceal thought.
we should like to see the thing done.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Alike yet better Than the l3-li puzzle.
EVERYBODY should have one, and we will sell
them at bets. the regular price being lOats.
This puzzle MAJ be puZZling but what will
puzzle YOU most i the HOW and WHY II.
Wilker can sell dry goods and notions so
cheap. You can solve both questions at
our leisure and pleasure bY cil!inz On
noyl3 II Il. WILKEK.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
Ladies.

Excessive sweating of arm pits is a weak
ness of the muscles controlling the sweat cells.
DR.. Kclly's Medicated Arm Shield is war
rauted 10 relieve this trouble effectuallY.
Endorsed by dress makers generally. Every
pair warranted to afford relief. For sale by
W. g. McCausIand, dealer in dry goods
,arnats etc- nl9tf
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

TIE school election, last Tuesday, in
st. Louis, resulted in a grand triumph
for the citizens ticket, over the repub-
lican ticket, supported by the "liberty
league" The Republican made a
splendid fight in favor of the peoples
schools for the peoples children. :
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

The Missouri state horticultural So
ciety will hold its s0th annual meeting
in the city of Boonville, Thespian Hall,
upon invitation of the central Missouri
horticultural society, December 6, z
and 8. 1887.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
CHRIS. Mayors
NEW BAKERY.
DUTCH ROW main ST., Opp.
Express Office.

First prize for best made bread was awarded
him at the Philadelphia Exhibition. 1876.
THE Humble competitor tor the continuance
OF patronage of the citizens oil Lexington
and vacinIiy in his sell made breads and other
articles oil bakery informs The public, without
regard OF color, that urder heavy expense he
has now completed arIang. men's OF latest
style and improvements. enabling him to serve
h customers. the finest, most delicious and
h rithy bread, white and brown, Fresh every
n, % ming, in anv quani'y desired. Extia hne
TENN WIFI t.EEAD
q spccIaltv; q slight trial N.r this iirst-class
article, prepared vi h the sr a'est OF care. will
make this bread u Necessity Tor iin,ly use. and
soon will -strapge the home mapu,aciure OF
biscuits with their poisonous an perniciOus
effects upon tie stomach AID digestion No
more physician rce'iei, n more dyspepsia.
when you Use my celebratef VIENNA BREAD,
which, of course, could not be OF such hswiess
qualities II We were not right in The midst Of the
-four princes of the west. NV facilities for att
articles in the line oi bakery are unsurpassed.
Give me u call. Very respectfully.
may2iu .IIRiS MAYER
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26


Commissioner Colman desires TO
protect the farming community from
the attempts to patent processes for the
practical manufacture of sugar from
sorghum, which have as a matter OF
fact been developed by the government
bureau under his direction. We hope
he may succeed, but he will have to
keep open a pretty lively weather eye,
for there is an immense amount of i'm
position upon the public by patent
harpies. Mr.. Colman, however, ia nc
s~sbug-eater," if he Is a farmer, and the
chances are that he will come out son
top" We wish him well, for his OWL
sake as we'll as for the cause of cheaI
sugar. .t-F.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

The interstate commerce commission
is now considering complaints OF dis
elimination by the railroads in favor OF
the Standard OIL Company.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Cheaper fuel, cheaper building ma
t~erial, cheaper clothing and cheaper
smoking tobacco, with no abatement
on whisky, cigars and cigarettes, would
be a good compromise to make tor re-
duction of the revenue.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Barnum's onliest greatest show on
earth was destroyed by fire at Bridge
port, Conn.,. a few days ago.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

The recreant Chicago Knights OF
Labor propose to hold a convention
Wednesday week to arrange for a de-
cided fight on General Master Work
man Powderly and the present labor
management.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Mr.. Hugh C. Wallace, has resigned
the receivership of the land office at
Salt Lake City and Mr.. Geo. W. Parks
has been appointed to the position.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

A Mrs. Fay, a medium, has sued the
publishers of the Boston Record, for
$50, 600 damages for libel in publishing
what purported to be an expose of her
spirituahstic methods. The hub can
support more cranks to the square mile
than any other place in America.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

1t is reported that Judge Jno. +.
Philips has been offered the position OF
commissioner of public lands. recently
given up by Mr.. Sparks. No better
appointment could be made.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Mr.. Blaine seems, notwithstanding
the recent reverses to his party, to be
preparing to make his third canvass for
president of the United States.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

There does not seem to be any other
idea at Washington than that Mr.. Gar
isle will be the speaker of the next
houSe-
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Icicle John seems to be rather siao
of the recent republican reverse IN 'he
empire state.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
Silver Watches.

Grimes l. Veuable. jewellers. have Il large
STOCK of open face and hunting use watches
which they will dispose Of al greatly reduced
prices. All warranted. no-U!J
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

The New York Herald is working
up quite a feeling in favor of holding
the national democratic convention I'D
thai city.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

The middlemen among the coal deal
ers of New York admit a scarcity OF
coal, but say it is owing to a lack of
transportation facilities, and that the
dealers and companies cannot be blam-
ed for making money out of the sltua-
ton. That may be partially true, but
it is no less true that very recently be-
cause of an advance of p cents TO
diggers the companies advanced the
price of coal so cents per ton.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Mfr. Sparks is spoken of for governor
of Illinois and for congress.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

The Tehuantepec Ship Railway Com
pany has been incorporated at Albany.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

A small boy died in Philadelphia
from the effects of cigarette smoking.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

The democrats have elected the
MAYOR in Providence, r. L.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

The car and emperor had their IN
teryiew at Berlin last Saturday.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Howgate's bondsmen, says Judge
Wallace, will have to pay.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
NOTICE.

a rGf-PTF OF TWO-YEAt-BLn R:.T|
= iElFERS, have for months 10" II ALS
trnn uur premises, TWO au't aha A.AlEs-
miles south OF Lexington. Claimant VII
psro-. u.o,r urui rrty. pay for paa'urdte an
i'll. udNrrtu .IutnI aud rcmoVe Al ~
l. =. FULktR ON,
mo. REID
Navamb.r Is lSsT.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
.eekIg gatelIi9eater.
ofHcIAL CITY AND COUNTY PAPER.

None of Jay Gould's stock aver suf-
fers for water.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
Mr.. Nicholas M. Bell in abiding in

Mr.. Nicholas M. Bell in alluding III
his report to the recently lnaugurated
postal convention between the UNITED
States and the republic OF Mexico,
says:-sThe new treaty in effect makes
a %unification of the postal systems OF
the two countries into n postal terri
tory, as articles of every kind or ma
ture which are admitted to the domes-
tic mails of either country are admitted
to the mails exchanged between the
two countries at the domestic rates OF
hostage and classification of the coun-
try of origin.' He thinks the reduc-
ton in the letter rate from five cents
per half ounce 70 two cents per ounce
will cause a great increase in the mails
between the two countries. Inc re-
port shows that the p~ostotfice depart
ment has pending thirteen parcel post
conventions with South and Central
American states and the West India
islands which, it is believed, will be
contaminated within the next few
months. He estimates the cost OF the
service for the fiscal year 1888 at S64I,-
OOO-an increase of 5000, 900 over the
present appropriation. In MIR. Bell
| Missouri has furnished the general
Government an able and efficient Of
ficer.
Consul General More, now at the
City of Mexico, is being spoken OF al
Mr.. Manning's successor as minister to
Mexico. No better appointment could
be made. Mr.. More is a democrat, IL
the broad sense of the word, thoroughly
lmbued with the worth and deserved
durability of a true republic. Witt
this he is q gentleman of some littl'
means, of extensive foreign travel
conversant with German and English
and while the very reverse of a snob
an elegant gentleman in society. H'
was for mauy years a farmer, and
student of political economy from tina
ulObb lulpCttdul otoiuPoiht
excellent man of affairs, approaching
commerce at its full value. In a word
he is a Christian, a scholar and a gen
tleman, hence would reflect credit upo'
the country, and be particularly usefu
f in the advancement of the material in
~terests common to the two countries
We trust Mr.. Cleveland may choos
him for the position.
Mr.. John Dillon forcibly illustrate
the present English policy when, in hi
speech in Scotland the other day, b
reminded his audience that for th
very same u%tterances made in lrelan
he would have been put in Jail. VIII
is innocence in Scotland is crime i
Ireland. Is there any justice in that
S Immense forest fires arc raging alon
t the lower Mississippi and the losst
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
Clocksl Clocks CIocks!!i
The Worlds Puzzle.

French and American clocks from II each
up TO SiO, ri Grimes e. NenaD.c's, Jewelers..
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
Wanted.

Uid non wanted al The Secondhand
+, Store. septlyl
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Immense forest fires arc raging along
the lower Mississippi and the losses
are enormous.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
w. H. GRAHAM, JR..
Flu MBlNG AND SEWERlNG.
STOCK FARM FOR RENT.

ID FARM Ohs
TIME SUBSCRIBER DESIRES TO >
rent, for I year or q term of yeats. MI
his farm situated on the Lexington and ~
Columbus road. 4 miles north Of the -
latter place, containing $50 acres OF grass ana
meadow land, and 20 acres OF cuItivating land.
First-class improvements cons; ting oil u large
two-stOrry dwelling house, barn 52sh2 feet, and
other necessary ouibuildIngs. An inexhausuble
supply OF water furnished by n never falling
spring. and 3 large ponds, none oil which have
been dry during the past dry season, though
pasturing from l to 2 hundred head of cattle.
viii rent either the grass LANES alone or the en-
tire farm. with buildings and grain land For
terms. apply 10 w.
novl9ti Odessa, Lafayette county, Mo.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26
HOMEMADE WAGONS
JOHN E. QUANDT.

NRANKLyN AVENUE, his on hand and for
sale, quite a number of Farm Wagons. made
in Lexington. by skilled workmen. from Abe
very best timber procurable, .and warranted 10
be equal, If not superior, to any wagon ever sold
or manufactured here. Any slzed thfmble
skein now in stock. and with all the beat ADJ
latest attachments, such as spring seats. iov.x-
brakes. etc. Also
Home.Nlade spring Wagons,
warranted IN every particular. Call and exam
Inc wagons aud get prices before purchasing
elsewhere, and encourage home mechanics
when you can do AS well or better with your
money by purchasing here j~une26vl
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-11-26

Calls special attention of the public to the fact that he carries the
largest stock of Liquors of any house IN the County, which were bought
for cash ut the lowest rates, and were shipped direct from the bonded
warehouses;, and in no way tampered with, but re pure, straight,
safe and reliable goods. Large stock of Native and Imported Wines.
Sole Agent in the County for the Celebrated AnheuserBusch Beer.
If you wish anything for medicinal purposes, where purity is absolutely
necessary, oct the goods that are strictly pure and unauthorized.
Whisky from one to eight years old, of best brands. The trade
supplied. Goods for family use in cooking, &C. a speciality. Sup
plies shipped to any point.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-11
Con m u nicatsd.
KLEBURG, DALLAS Co., TEXAS.

KLEBURG, DALLAS Co., Texas.
March l, 1887.
Editors Register. three weeks
ago the large wholesale grocery and
liquor houses of Il. L. Maralis 81 Co.
and Armstrong Bros. OF Dallss, burned
to the ground. AS soon as possible af-
ter the conflagration there were 4 ak
inch hose turned on the ruins. The
mass of water and debris was turned
through the sewers into the Trinity
river, small stream some 80 or 40
yards wide, intoxicating the fish. The
scene that followed beggars description.
They were worse than acrowd of Texas
congressman after the adjournment of
the legislature. The festive turtle We'd
with the toothsome catfish in the hand
over hand, catch-as cate h-can, go-as-you
please act, while the crawtish dance
the can-can to the B flat sorghum mill
voice of an ancient bullfrog. There
were hundreds of fish of all sizes and
kinds swimming about the top Of the
water Intoxicated to such Il degree as to
be perfectly helpless and easy prey to
the MANY people who gathered in to get
the goods the gods provided. 1t was
thus for 80 miles down the river. Hun
dreds vi wagon loads were hauled 10 adj
Jacent towns. The largest one we have
heard Of being caught weighed l25
pounds, aud there wers every size from
that down, the average being about 20
pounds. The banks were lined with
dead fish and intoxicated cells. The
water was about the mixture usually
drank by Chicago Alderman: Alcohol,
fshberrics, Moth Carolina rum, petro-
leum, SC. The river is totally depop-
ulated so far as fish is concerned. don't
know what the effect will be on the
people. l predicta change of health for
instead of chills we will have Jim jams
and delirium tremens ad libitum. We
predict great influx of immigration
tor the state of Texas. This incident
has had an exhilarating effect on our cit
liens and the cause Of Temperance
prospers. This is the golden age when
distilleries suspend and saloons languish
tor customers. We would write more,
but duty forbids us-in fact we are dry,
so we drop our pen to exclaim how good
it is to dwell in the land that floweth
with (not milk and honey but fish and
whiskey.
Yours, respectfully
r L. HRLFERsrAY
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-11
Mr.. Lucas's Appointment.

The appointment by the Governor Of
Mr.. d. B. Lucas, of the county of JEFF
ferson, to fill the vacancy in the Sena-
torial representation ofthis State, caused
by the failure Of the Legislature to elect
is one of those peculiar acts of unwisdom
sometimes committed by men Of sense
i'm moments of conceit and folly, that
does not please either friends or cne-
mics, but is regretted and condemned
for the Office before the election of MEM
bers of the Legislature, but was afraid
to let the people know it. He ran for
the Legislature, not, as We believe, for
any good he hoped TO do either the peo-
pie or the party, but for the opportuni-
ties tor mischief i'm the Senatorial cleo
ton seat in that BODY would afford
him. He eXerted himself here to keep
members from signing the call for the
caucus. He was assiduous in his efforts
to keep those who had refused 20 help
nominate from helping to elect after the
nomination had been made. And when Z,
on the last evening of the session, a
conference was held by the Democrats,
he alone of all the anti-caucus members.
refused to assent to compromise on the
basis Of Camden's withdrawal, thus
showing that with him at least it was
not fight against Camden, but against
the Democratic party itself; that want
ing the place himself he was unwilling
to consent that anybody else should
have it either among his own friends or
those Of Mr.. Camden. Charleston. Ca
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-11

Governor Wilson has Issued procl

Governor Wilson has issued procla-
nation reconvening the Legislature Of
this State on the third Wednesday Of
April next. The following subjects
are mentioned for legislation:
TO make appropriations OF public
money to pay general charges upon
treasury, to make appropriations to pay
members OF the legislature and salaries
Of officers of government, 70 protect
public treasury against unnecessary ex-
penditure by regulating costs, charges
and proceedings In criminal cases before
justices and Circuit Courts, TO provide
for and limit allowances for maintenance
of lunatics In Jail; to provide for and
secure such relief to people of this State
as may be had from the act recently
passed by Congress entitled, "Act to
regulate commerce." to prohibit rail
road companies from carrying or con-
veying public officers or delegates TO
political conventions over their roads
free Of charge, or at less charge than
the usual rate for others. and to abolish
absolutely the free pass system; to pro-
hbit the use of money and all other
improper means to secure nominations
by political parties or election to public
office: to provide for the acceptance and
confirmation of reports of joint bounda-
ry commission on boundary between
this State and Pennsylvania: to provide
for establishing boundary line bet %een
this State and Maryland, and between
this State and Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-11
A Queer Shooting Affair.

Howard Fisehr, age IL, was shot and
instantly killed last Monday night by
Grafton Jones at HampdeL village, ia
Baltimore county. David Mcclellan
called on young lady living in the
house and threatened to kill her and
himself, at the same time drawing pis-
toll. Miss Cowley and her companion,
Miss McLane, ran up stairs, followed
by Mcclellan. Miss Cowley reached
her own room and Miss MeLane ran
into Jones' room. Mcclellan, suppos-
ing Miss Cowley was In the same room,
fred through panel Of the door. and
tbs ball took effect In the shoulder of
Miss McLane. The assailant then fed,
but was captured, and the youth Fisher
was sent back to allay tie tears of the
ladies. He went to the door of Jones
room. and the latter, supposing that
Mcclellan had returned, fred 4 shot
through the door which killed Fisher.
A jury Of inquest exonerated Jones.